FAQs – Atlanta, Georgia Personal Injury Attorneys
For your convenience, we have compiled answers to some of our clients frequently asked questions. Please feel free to contact the Atlanta, Georgia-based personal injury attorneys at Rogers & Goldberg, L.L.C. if you have additional questions or would like to meet with one of our attorneys.
- How do I know if I need an attorney?
- How long do I have to file a lawsuit?
- How much does it cost for an initial consultation and review of my case?
- How much will it cost me to hire you as an attorney?
- How much is my case worth?
- Am I in charge of whether or not to settle a case?
- How long will it take to obtain a recovery in my case?
- Will we have to go to trial on my case?
- Will I be able to speak with you if I have a question about my case?
- Will I receive updates on the status of my case?
- What if I have a problem unrelated to my case?
- What happens if you do not take my case?
How do I know if I need an attorney?
If you or your loved one has been injured in an accident, you need to consult with an attorney to determine if you have a case as soon as possible. Sometimes evidence crucial to your case may be lost or destroyed if you delay in contacting an attorney. Under state law, you will only have a set period of time in which to file a suit, commonly referred to as a statute of limitations, or your claim will be barred forever. If you live in Georgia, we recommend that you speak with our personal injury attorneys as soon as possible to make sure that your ability to prosecute a claim is not prejudiced by a delay.
How long do I have to file a lawsuit?
It depends on several different factors. In certain situations, notices or filings must be made with a governmental entity within a few months of the incident to preserve the right to later file a claim. In general, Georgia law has a two-year statute of limitations on personal injury actions. We recommend that you contact an attorney as soon as possible to make sure that you do not miss any filing deadlines.
How much does it cost for an initial consultation and review of my case?
Nothing. When you contact our law firm in Atlanta, Georgia, you incur absolutely no cost to speak with our personal injury attorneys and have your case reviewed. We will investigate your case and retain the appropriate medical or other professional experts to determine if you have a viable claim. We absorb all of the costs associated with the review of your case regardless of the outcome of our investigation. If we determine that you have a claim, we will then enter into an employment agreement to represent you in this matter.
How much will it cost me to hire you as an attorney?
Nothing. At our law firm in Atlanta, Georgia, each personal injury attorney works on a contingency fee basis. Our standard employment agreement entitles us to 33 1/3 percent of any recovery prior to trial. We only receive a fee if we make a recovery on your behalf. If there is no recovery, you do not owe us anything.
How much is my case worth?
Each case is different, and there is no set rule for determining the value of a case. In general, the value of a case is determined from the amount of past and future medical expenses and the amount of past and future lost wages related to the injuries suffered in the accident. However, there are several intangible elements that make up a claim that can only be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Am I in charge of whether or not to settle a case?
Absolutely. The claim is yours, and you have the ultimate decision in deciding whether to accept an offer. We provide guidance and counsel as to the amount we have seen these kinds of cases go for in the past, but you must make the determination on whether to settle the case. We will not pressure you to take an offer, and if you decide to reject settlement as an option, we will vigorously prepare the case for trial.
How long will it take to obtain a recovery in my case?
It depends entirely on the defendants. Our goal is to prepare your case for trial. In doing so, we often are stopped by the defendants who want to attempt a settlement of the case or take the case to mediation because they know that based on our thorough preparation of the case, we will likely prevail at trial. We usually settle over 90% of our cases and believe our success rate is so high due to the fact that the opposing side realizes that we will be ready to try the case if it is not settled.
Will we have to go to trial on my case?
Chances are that your case will be settled out of court, but we firmly believe that you must be willing to try any case that is filed. At our law firm in Atlanta, Georgia, our qualified personal injury attorneys prepare each case for trial and tell our clients that they must be willing to go to trial if the defendants are unwilling to make a reasonable offer. Our job is to make the defendants offer the highest amount prior to trial and then you must decide if it is enough.
Will I be able to speak with you if I have a question about my case?
Absolutely. We are always just one phone call away. We pride ourselves on being accessible to our clients and strive to return all phone messages the same day.
Will I receive updates on the status of my case?
Yes. We usually speak with our clients once a week about their case. We also send you copies of any relevant letters or pleadings filed with the court so you can follow the progress of your case.
What if I have a problem unrelated to my case?
Call us. Our clients are clients for life. We want to help you with any legal problem even if it is unrelated to your injury. If we cannot help you, we will find someone who can.
What happens if you do not take my case?
There are several reasons why we may choose not to take your case. It may be that we do not believe that you will prevail at trial, or it may be that it does not make financial sense for us to represent you. We will be honest and up front with you on any decision we make about your case. We will also be more than happy to refer you to another lawyer for a second opinion.
If you have additional questions or would like to schedule a free consultation, contact Rogers & Goldberg in Atlanta, Georgia to speak with our experienced personal injury attorneys.
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Rogers & Goldberg, L.L.C.
The Cotton Exchange Bldg.
3155 Roswell Road,NE
Suite 330
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
P: 404.846.5516
F: 404.846.5591
Toll Free: 866.390.5516
